Hey TOXE,
  I won C4D in a contest but it was the 3d app that I most wanted so it was nice that was the program I won.  So far the modeling is the  most difficult part of C4D , it just doesn't feel right yet, I seem to be fighting the program a bit.  The best thing about C4D so far has been Bodypaint that comes with it, I find having the 3d painting part of the 3d program an awesome feature. It makes creating textures alot easier and quicker  so I am looking forward to the day  when Carrara has 3d painting included. 
  So far I have heard great things about Modo's  super & fast rendering, is it as fast as they say. Whoever "they" are?   I do think Carrara will get an overhaul in the rendering area one of these days , hopefully C7.

Mike